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CV21 2AJ

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Detailed insights for CV21 2AJ

Overview

Postcode CV21 2AJ is located in an urban city, within the Benn area of Rugby in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Town North & Newbold on Avon area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Town North & Newbold on Avon is £42,411 per year. The median sale price in Benn is £200,000 (around £220 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £235,750. The nearest station is Rugby, about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Caldecott Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
222
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Town North & Newbold on Avon has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,580 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Town North & Newbold on Avon has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Town North & Newbold on Avon is £42,411 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 318 ft away from CV21 2AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Town North & Newbold on Avon near CV21 2AJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Rugby located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CV21 2AJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Rugby

N/A

Walking directions to Rugby

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CV21 2AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCaldecott ParkMediumWalking directions to Caldecott Park
0.1 miJubilee GardensSmallWalking directions to Jubilee Gardens

Area Profile

Population
122
Population density
3,465.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
118.29(+998%)
Violence and sexual offences
104.74(+171%)
Public order
35.44(+485%)
Shoplifting
20.84(+140%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.32(+179%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
60
49.18%
Other White
39
31.97%
Chinese
7
5.74%
Other Asian
5
4.1%
Other
4
3.28%
Total population: 122

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
28
25.23%
No qualifications
26
23.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
16.22%
Level 3 (A level)
14
12.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
13
11.71%
Total 16+ residents: 111

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
78.08%
Other forms of private rent
8
10.96%
Other social rented
4
5.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2
2.74%
Owns outright
1
1.37%
Total households: 73

Property prices in Benn

Median price: £200,000
Price per sq ft: £220
Sales (last 12 months): 106
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £236K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Benn area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £472,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Benn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£330,000£269
Semi-Detached17£225,000£239
Terraced71£205,000£212
Flats15£113,200£212

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Benn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benn.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£101,750£194,995£145,000
2017£112,500£165,000£158,000
2018£109,650£182,500£162,250
2019£104,750£215,000£165,000
2020£114,850£200,000£174,975
2021£111,000£200,000£175,000
2022£103,000£220,000£197,000
2023£128,000£227,000£202,500
2024£120,000£213,500£200,000
2025£116,500£241,000£205,000
2026£107,850£215,500£205,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Benn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benn.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£178£162
2017£203£170£172
2018£192£182£182
2019£211£178£178
2020£213£206£185
2021£236£197£200
2022£201£222£213
2023£209£234£225
2024£231£230£218
2025£209£236£208
2026£214£232£220
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Benn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Benn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 23 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV21 2AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CV21 2AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 202521, Regent Street, Rugby, CV21 2PEFlatsLeasehold£3,612,999
26 Jun 2026Gala Social Club, North Street, Rugby, CV21 2AFOtherFreehold£300,000
05 Feb 2026Flat 2, Monarch House, 16A, Regent Street, Rugby, CV21 2PYFlatsLeasehold£95,000
31 Jul 20264, Market Place, Rugby, CV21 3DYOtherFreehold£300,000
27 Mar 2026Flat 6, Church Mews, 51 - 52, Church Street, Rugby, CV21 3PTFlatsLeasehold£72,000

Schools

In the CV21 2AJ postcode area, located within Town North & Newbold on Avon, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for CV21 2AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableRugby SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miPrimaryNorthlands Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.3 miSecondaryLawrence Sheriff SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CV21 2AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CV21 2AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAcasa La Români33 Regent Street, Rugby, CV21 2PEWalking directions to Acasa La Români
0.1 miCentral Minimarket15 Market Place, Rugby, CV21 3DUWalking directions to Central Minimarket
0.1 miSVS Food & Wine9A Market Place, Rugby, CV21 3DUWalking directions to SVS Food & Wine
0.1 miAsdaCorporation Street, Rugby, CV21 2DNWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miMini Market MilkaHigh Street, Rugby, CV21 3BWWalking directions to Mini Market Milka

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Rugby district.

Band A£1,655
Band B£1,931
Band C£2,207
Band D£2,483
Band E£3,035
Band F£3,587
Band G£4,138
Band H£4,966

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CV21 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Richard Harrington

Benn - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

John Slinger

Rugby - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictRugbyE07000220
Parliamentary ConstituencyRugbyE14001453
WardBennE05008974
ParishRugby, unparished areaE43000237
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Town North & Newbold on AvonE02006494
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Rugby 003CE01031173
Police ForceWarwickshire
Postcode Introduced1984-10-01

Frequently asked questions about CV21 2AJ

Is CV21 2AJ (Town North & Newbold on Avon) safe?

The area around CV21 2AJ records about 222 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.

What is the average house price near CV21 2AJ?

The median sale price around CV21 2AJ in Benn is £200,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CV21 2AJ?

There are 13 schools close to CV21 2AJ, including Rugby School, Northlands Primary School (Good) and Lawrence Sheriff School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to CV21 2AJ?

The closest station to CV21 2AJ is Rugby, about 1,009 m away.

How deprived is the area around CV21 2AJ?

CV21 2AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,580 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CV21 2AJ (Town North & Newbold on Avon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Rugby covering CV21 2AJ is John Slinger (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Richard Harrington (Labour Party).